Standing Order 130: Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This Canada Gazette notice (Part I, Vol. 159, No. 35) of August 30, 2025 records that Standing Order 130 — the rule about notices for intended applications for private bills — was published earlier in the Gazette on May 24, 2025. The item also gives contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons for anyone who needs more information.

What it does#

• Says that Standing Order 130 respecting notices of intended applications for private bills appeared in the Canada Gazette on May 24, 2025.
• Lists a contact point for questions: the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone 613‑992‑9511).
• Includes the signature line naming Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private bills.
• Individuals, organizations, or groups that plan to apply for a private bill in the House of Commons.
• Parliamentary administrators who process notices of intended private-bill applications.
  If it’s unclear how a specific person or group is affected, contact the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons listed above.

Why it matters#

• This is a routine publication that confirms the official notice about how and when to give notice for private-bill applications.
• It matters mainly to anyone preparing a private bill because it points to the governing rule and where to get practical help.
• For most members of the public, it has no direct effect beyond transparency about parliamentary procedure.